What are the criteria for eligibility?
- You must be a Registered Nurse, currently registered with AHPRA and currently residing within Western Australia.
- You should be currently either working in an immunisation related role or intending to in the future.
- You must consent for your data to be accessed by WA Health.
- You must commence and complete the course within 120 days or risk being liable for the registration costs.
I have put in my Expression of Interest form but was unsuccessful. Can I re-apply?
The Expression of Interest (EOI) form should only be completed once by each Registered Nurse. A waiting list will be held in case funded places become available again.
I have already paid and enrolled for the course before this initiative was available. Can I get WA Health to reimburse me?
As you enrolled prior to the WA Health funded places being available, you are not eligible to receive a funded place or reimbursement.
How long is this initiative available for?
This initiative starts on Nov 8th and will cease once the number of registrations is exhausted. Once the initiative ends, information will be made available on this website and the EOI form will no longer be available.
If I am eligible, will I get a place?
There are limited funded places available. Places will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Once enrolment numbers are met, unfortunately you will not be offered a funded program place. However, you are more than welcome to enrol into the course at any time as a self-funded student.
When will the course start?
If successful, you will be sent an email with your allocated start date. You will then have 7 days from this email to enrol.
Can I choose my start date?
No, you will be allocated a start date and can enrol within the 7 calendar-day window. We are not able to adjust start dates based on preferences.
What if I am unable to make the start date I am allocated?
You have 7 days to enrol into the course once a voucher has been issued. If this is not done, your voucher will expire and cannot be reinstated. We are not able to adjust start dates based on preferences.
If I am unable to enrol and commence the course within the 7 day time frame allocated, can I defer to another start date?
Unfortunately, if you are unable to start within the 7 day timeframe, your funded spot will be allocated to the next successful applicant on the waiting list.
What happens if I start the course but do not complete?
If successful, you have 7 days to enrol into the course from when you receive the voucher code. If this is not done, your voucher will expire, and you will lose your funded place. It is expected that you understand and accept the requirements of the online 70 CPD-hour course when enrolling and you are expected to complete the course. If the course is not complete, you may be liable for the cost of this course.
What data will I need to share with WA Health?
WA Health will require your contact information such as email and mobile contact number in order to provide you with information on employment opportunities.
Can I independently vaccinate once I complete the course?
No, you will still need to adhere to the WA requirements regarding authority to vaccinate e.g. under a medical order or a Structured Administration and Supply Arrangement (SASA).
Can I give COVID-19 vaccines once I complete this course?
To give COVID-19 vaccines as an independent nurse immuniser a Registered Nurse must complete the Government COVID-19 vaccination training modules.
Will completing this course guarantee me a role within WA Health?
Please note that participation in this course does not guarantee employment opportunities within WA Health, however CDCD will circulate information around opportunities if or when they arise.